Synonyms for

Capitalize

Verb / ˈkæpʌtʌˌlaɪz / Another word for capitalize — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To write a word or letter in capital letters or with an initial capital letter.

Synonyms & similar words

takeadvantage capitalise upper-case majuscule big large cap capitals uppers upcaps

Synonyms by register

Formal

amplify augment increase expand

Informal

boost pump up beef up jack up

Literary

embolden fortify strengthen

Antonyms

devalue diminish reduce decrease lessen impoverish

Common collocations

  • capitalize on an opportunity
  • capitalize on the situation
  • capitalize on a weakness
  • capitalize on a trend
  • capitalize on success
  • capitalize on the market

Word family

noun capitalization
verb capitalize
adjective capitalizable

Usage note

When used in the sense of 'taking advantage of', 'capitalize on' is a common phrasal verb. Be careful not to confuse it with the grammatical meaning of starting a word with a capital letter.

Example sentences

  1. I need you to capitalize the first letter of each word in your title.
  2. Can you please capitalize the 'A' in your name?
  3. She forgot to capitalize 'I' in her sentence.
  4. I always forget to capitalize the first letter of my sentences.
  5. Make sure to capitalize the first letter of each sentence.

Quotes

  • The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows. - Aristotle Onassis
  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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